EDP and WEG agree to enter into partnership with Renault and will be official suppliers of electric vehicle charging stations for the new Zoe | EDP Brasil

The electric mobility market increasingly grows in Brazil and is expanding partnerships. Aware of this, EDP, a multinational that operates in the entire chain of the electricity industry, through EDP Smart, a division that gathers the entire portfolio of energy solutions of the Company, and WEG entered into an agreement with Renault and will be the recommended suppliers of charging infrastructure for customers who purchase the new Zoe. EDP was chosen due to its know-how of the entire chain of solutions for electric mobility. With special conditions, the company will be responsible for the supply of all WEG charging stations, technical visits to customers and installation of the equipment. The contract provides for the inclusion of the new generation of WEMOB - WEG Electric Mobility products for consumers willing to purchase the equipment. The agreement also provides for the installation of semi-fast charging stations in 10 dealers in the Renault network in order to expand the vehicle's charging structure on public roads. Customers interested in learning the special conditions of the partnership need to access the commercial page through the link https://edpsmart.edpcomunicacao.com.br/renault to have exclusive discounts during the launch campaign. Companies wishing to request a quote can do so through atendimento@edpsmart.com.br , through the EDP call center or with the help of a sales consultant from any of the three partners. In addition, B2B customers will have a customized energy supply solution, such as photovoltaic solar energy and energy efficiency to compose an even more sustainable project. “EDP is very satisfied with this partnership. Electric mobility is an important axis of the energy transition that the Company wants to be a leader, that is why we seek to get closer to the main players in this industry to help foster the growth of this market”, says Carlos Andrade, Vice President of Customers at EDP in Brazil. In addition to the stations at resellers, EDP also has its own network of 50 public charging points that can be used by the EDP EV platform. Charge BR, accessed through Android and iOS smartphones. EDP Smart also offers several services for companies, such as photovoltaic solar energy, and a wide range of energy efficiency solutions. Interested people can obtain more information on the EDP Smart website. Recharge technology Developed and manufactured in Brazil especially to meet the needs of power, connectivity, charging speed and security for electric vehicles, the new generation of WEG Recharging Stations has a modern design and is intelligent, allowing the connection to the Internet and management platforms for charging or apportioning the consumption of each user. In addition, it allows access control via proximity cards (RFID tags) or cell phone applications. WEMOB charging stations will be offered to consumers in three different models: Wall, designed for homes and condominiums; Parking, designed especially for shared use in public and private parking lots; and Station, aimed at quick recharge stations. The lines are available for slow, semi-fast and fast recharging, with powers from 7.4 to 150 kW. “This partnership is part of WEG’s strategy to offer efficient, sustainable and intelligent solutions for the electric mobility segment. It also reiterates Renault's confidence in WEG’s products and services”, emphasizes Manfred Peter Johann, Managing Director of WEG Automação. WEG and Renault do Brasil are also together in an electric mobility project in Fernando de Noronha islands, in the state of Pernambuco. The companies, in partnership with the Administration of Fernando de Noronha and Polo, inaugurated six garages with solar generation (Carport) to recharge the lithium-ion batteries of 28 electric vehicles that already circulate in the archipelago. New Zoe Zoe was a pioneering product in Europe and became the best-selling compact electric car in the European market. Now, in the third generation, the new Zoe takes on a new dimension in terms of versatility, quality and technologies. The model starts to be sold in Brazil in two finish versions: Zen (R$ 204,990) and Intense (R$ 219,990). Technically, the model offers even more freedom. The 52 kWh battery makes its autonomy reach up to 385 kilometers, with even more recharge options, thanks to the introduction of the direct current (DC) charging system. It also provides even more driving pleasure, thanks to the more efficient engine with 100 kW power and 24.5 kgfm torque, allowing the driver to enjoy the instant and smooth acceleration, good for highways. EDP and electric mobility EDP is globally committed to electrify 100% of its fleet by 2030, as well as to develop new offers and market solutions to promote the transformation of the energy matrix. The company is in charge of the Plug & Go project, the largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network in South America. The initiative will install 30 ultra-fast charging stations, covering the entire state of São Paulo, by the end of 2022. The company participates in other important actions such as a pilot mobility project in partnership with VIX Logística, a company of the Águia Branca Group, one of the largest transportation and logistics business conglomerates in the country, aiming to develop a recharge system for electric bus fleets in Espírito Santo. On another venture, Embraer and EDP entered into a partnership for the research of the electric plane. Through the EDP Smart division, a financial contribution was made for the acquisition of the battery of the airplane demonstrating 100% electric propulsion technology, which uses an EMB-203 Ipanema as a testing platform. The prototype, which is already under development, has its first flight scheduled for 2021. The investment is part of the cooperation agreement that the two companies signed to advance knowledge of energy storage technologies and recharging batteries for aviation - one of the main challenges of the project. About the Renault Group The Renault Group is at the forefront of mobility that it is reinventing itself. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors and its unique expertise in electrification, the Renault Group comprises 5 complementary brands - Renault, Dacia, LADA, Alpine and Mobilize - offering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions to its customers. Present in more than 130 countries, the Group currently employs more than 180,000 employees, having sold 2.9 million vehicles in 2020. Prepared to face challenges both on the streets and in competitions, the Renault Group is committed to an ambitious transformation, which will generate value. This commitment focuses on the development of new technologies and services and a new range of vehicles that are even more competitive, balanced and electrified. In line with environmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050. www.group.renault.com/fr About EDP in Brazil With over 20 years of experience, EDP is one of the largest private companies in the electricity sector operating throughout the value chain. The Company, which has over 10 thousand direct and outsourced employees, has six hydroelectric and one thermoelectric power plants, in addition to operating in Transmission, Marketing and Energy Services. In the Distribution, it serves approximately 3.5 million customers in São Paulo and Espírito Santo, in addition to being the main shareholder of Celesc, in Santa Catarina. In 2020, the company was elected as the most innovative in the electricity sector by the Valor Inovação ranking, of the Valor Econômico newspaper, and is a reference in Governance and Sustainability, having been on the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) for 15 consecutive years. Follow EDP at: Site | LinkedIn About WEG Founded in 1961, WEG is a global company of electronic equipment and operates mainly in the capital assets sector with solutions in electrical machines, automation and paints, for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation for the constant development of solutions to meet the major trends focused on energy efficiency, renewable energies and electric mobility. With industrial operations in 12 countries and commercial presence in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 30 thousand employees distributed worldwide. In 2020, WEG achieved net sales revenue of R$ 17.5 billion, 56% of which came from sales outside Brazil.